Awaiting You

As of today we have been waiting 5 months and 2 weeks for Andrew to come home. That is 181 days or 22 weeks. I so wish we could just jump through a few weeks and be right there to get Andrew.
SO wishing we could be in China for Christmas. How awesome would that be? But sadly I don't think it will happen.
We really are praying to receive an update of Andrew. Praying, Praying, Praying. It has been 8 months since we saw a picture (well an updated picture) and we would love, love, love one. As anyone in this process knows getting a picture makes the wait a little easier. just a little bit. I want him home. now.
I know this is all in God's perfect timing but the wait is just so hard.
Hope you all had a great thanksgiving!
We are especially thankful this year because this was our LAST Thanksgiving without Andrew!! yayy!

Here is a video I made of our journey to Anna Grace and Andrew......

The Journey.... from Ashton B. on Vimeo.

enjoy....

i800 Provisional.....

It should be in our hands tomorrow!
Praising the One who controls everything in the world. (:
Have a Great Weekend!
Continue Praying!!
(i know i have posted the picture before but I love it)

Thank you!!

Huge Thank you to Tanya!!


I love the quilt square and the paper! BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much!!

Adoption is an amazing thing where you meet SO many amazing people! (:

{If you would like to send Andrew a quilt square please email me!}

Again thank you so much! It means so much to us and one day will to Andrew!!

Andrew's 100 Good Wishes Quilt

I have a huge favor to ask of you all. As many of you already know we are in the process of adopting our sweet boy from China. A tradition in china is a Bai Jia Bei or 100 Good Wishes Quilt, we plan on creating a Bai Jai Bei for Andrew. We made a 100 Good Wishes quilt for Anna Grace and want to do the same for Andrew!

Here is some history about the Bai Jia Bei or 100 Good Wishes Quilt:

“To welcome and celebrate a new life, there is a tradition in the northern part of China to make a Bai Jia Bei, or 100 Good Wishes Quilt. It is a custom to invite friends and family to contribute a patch of cloth with a wish for the baby. Part of the patch of cloth goes into the quilt for the baby, and the other part of the cloth can go into a creative memory notebook with the wish for the child. The quilt contains the luck, energy, and good wishes from all the families and friends who contributed a piece of fabric. The quilt is then passed down from generation to generation.”

What we need is a 7”x7” square of washable cotton fabric. The fabric can be anything you would like, maybe something that represents adoption to you or something special for Andrew. (Honestly ANYTHING is fine!) Along with this piece of fabric we need a 2”x2” piece of the same fabric attached to a piece of paper that you have either written or typed a wish for Andrew (either is fine!), this can be something personal or a favorite poem, song lyric, quote, bible verse, etc, but it should have a special significance for you. Remember to sign and date the paper and also include your address. This paper will go into his scrapbook and be cherished forever.

If you would like to send a quilt square for Andrew email me at dancerabr@yahoo.com! I would love for anyone to send one! Thank you!

Here is some information that might help you......

• His name is going to be Andrew Hudson
• His room is knights and castles (not that it matters)
• We love the cars theme but ANY fabric will be so cherished!
  

Again thank you all so much!

Introducing......

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the room....... Not just any room but Andrew's room!
(If I so had you thinking it was Andrew I apologize
heads up you can't see that until China (: it's worth it)

So here are the pictures of Andrew's room! Did it take me long enough?? On second thought..... don't answer that

the room!

His special Jaguar....first toy (:

the closet

closet again and TV

Closet/TV/Toy "Box"

The bed!

So here is Andrew's room! Enjoy!

The Stork Landed!!

We received our LOA today!! Yippee!
and
We mailed our paperwork off today!! Yippee!!! Praying for a speedy TA!!
We are getting closer!!! ahhhhhhh (: this is too exciting!

{Oh and by the way this is my 40th post (: not bad eh?}

It is almost here!!

We just received this email!!

Dear Families,

Your LOA packet is being overnighted to you and you should get it tomorrow before noon.

Yayyy! Thank you Jesus!

Dear Sweet Andrew,
Today we actually got note that they were sending our LOA to us! We are so excited! We are coming soon sweet boy soon! You are almost to us! Hold on just a little bit longer!! Your forever family is coming!!
We love you!
Sissy

Now onto my favorite song as we wait......

While i'm Waiting

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Takeing every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

I love this song. So encouraging.
Have a Terrific Tuesday!

Some very exciting news to share.....









It came!!! Amen! All in God's perfect timing!!! We are soo excited!! Now the wait for TA begins!
We are on Cloud 9!

"Praise the Lord, all you nations! Let all people of the world praise HIM!!"